2 house fires break out in OKC, arson suspected

Two fires broke out less than a half hour and less than a mile from each other, firefighters said.

Crews rushed to a vacant home in the 3000 block of NE 15th around 3 a.m. Friday.

The fire was extinguished by firefighters, who said the house had significant damage. No one was inside, and no injuries were reported.

Arson investigators were called out, as is standard operating procedures with vacant house fires. Officials say someone had recently bought the home.

According to officials, the same crews then rushed to a second vacant home around 3:15 am in the 2000 block of NE Grand Boulevard, next to Interstate 35.

Crews say the fire broke out in the front of the home, and the door was wide open when they showed up. Crews quickly knocked down the fire.

The second home reportedly had significant damage. Arson investigators were also called out to the second fire. Officials say the home didn't have any power, but did have a meter. OGE crews responded to investigate. It's unknown who owns the second home.

If anyone has any information on either fire, call the Oklahoma Police Department.

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